The Suillus lakei mushroom is commonly found growing around the base of conifers, especially the Douglas fir. Offer a possible explanation of this association of a fungus and plant.Fungus-plant relationship?
I don't know what specific relationships do they have but I can guess the general ones.
Fungi can be found growing around plants because of the moisture and organic materials there, these are suitable for fungi growth. Fungi growing around the plant can decompose organic materials, and such decomposition is good for the plant since the materials necessary for supporting life is recycle. Plants create a suitable habit for the fungi, by creating a organic-rich region around the base as well was moistures and things like that.
Hope that helped!Fungus-plant relationship?
Could be a mycorrhizal association. Fungi basically grow around the roots of the plant, and absorb sugars from the plant. The large surface area of the fungal mycelium allows it to take up water and minerals from the soil more efficiently than the host plant, so the plant gets water and minerals in exchange for the sugar.
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